Whirlpool W10018010 User Manual

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. 
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed 
here.
Tools needed
Level
Drill with 1¼" (3 cm), 
³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), ⁷⁄₆₄" (2.75 mm) and 
¹⁄₈" (3 mm) drill bits
Pencil
Wire stripper or utility knife
Tape measure or ruler
Pliers
Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound
Vent clamps
Jigsaw or keyhole saw
Flat-blade screwdriver
Metal snips
Phillips screwdriver
Parts needed
¹⁄₂" conduit 
Two ½" (12.7 mm) UL listed or CSA approved strain reliefs
3 UL listed wire connectors
1 wall or roof cap
Metal vent system
Charcoal Filter Kit Part Number 4396850 - for non-vented 
(recirculating) installations only. See “Assistance or Service” 
section to order. 
Parts supplied
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts are included.
Hood canopy assembly with ventilator, light bulbs and 
transition with back draft dampers installed
Deflector for non-vented (recirculating) installations
Literature package
Filter - installed in hood canopy
2 - 5 x 35 mm screws
4 - 4 x 8 mm screws
2 - 6 x 70 mm screws
6 - 3.5 x 6.5 mm screws
4 - 2.9 x 6.5 mm screws
3 - M4 x 35 mm screws
2 - 10 x 70 drywall anchors
Mounting template
Lower support bracket
Vent cover bracket
2 - L-brackets
2 - Mounting hooks
2-piece vent cover
Aesthetic cover
Rubber strip (1 or 2 to be cut as required)
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Have a qualified technician install the range hood. It is the 
installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances 
specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating 
plate is located behind the filter on the rear wall of the range 
hood.
Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas, 
such as windows, doors and strong heating vents. 
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given 
dimensions provide minimum clearance.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical 
Requirements” section.
The range hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall. 
For non-vented (recirculating) installations see “Non-vented 
(recirculating) Installations” in “Connect Vent System” section. 
Charcoal Filter Kit Part Number 4396850 is available from your 
dealer or an authorized parts distributor.  
All openings in ceiling and wall where range hood will be installed 
must be sealed.
For Mobile Home Installations
The installation of this range hood must conform to the 
Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 
CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home 
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such 
standard is not applicable, the standard for Manufactured Home 
Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and 
Setups) ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A*, or latest edition, or with local 
codes.
Product Dimensions
*IMPORTANT: For non-vented (recirculating) installations, 
minimum dimension is 6" (15.2 cm).
11 
⁵⁄₁₆
"
(28.7 cm)
13 
³⁄₁₆
"
(33.5 cm) 
¹⁄₈
"
(13.0 cm)
19 
¹¹⁄₁₆
"
(50.0 cm)
25"
(63.5 cm)
26"
(66.0 cm)
min.
44"
(111.8 cm)
max.
1" (2.5 cm) min.*
19" (48.3 cm) max.
36"
(91.4 cm)